THE British government was accused of being to the right of a notorious military dictatorship today during a debate on the proposed amnesty for Troubles-era crimes.

Sinn Fein deputy president Michelle O’Neill made the remarks as Stormont was recalled to debate a much criticised plan to introduce a statute of limitations on crimes committed during that period.

“This is something that is an affront to all families — this is about denying them their rights,” she said.